Gardenia (shanzhizi, or simply zhizi) is the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, one of the frequently used herbs in Chinese medicine. It has an intense bitter taste and a relatively strong cold nature.
Monett Township, Barry County, Missouri. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Monett Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,906. Monett Township was named for a railroad official. Monett Township covers an area of 16.17 square miles (41.9 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Monett.
On February 17, 1843, Missouri legislators, taking land from both Shannon and Wright counties, defined and named Ashley County. On February 14, 1845, after nearly two years and on the third set of commissioners appointed by the governor, Ashley County was finally organized and renamed to become Texas County - so named for the Republic of Texas.